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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College SIUE Georgia State OU| University of Kansas | University of Missouri St Louis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 28,406 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,596 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,308 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,818 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,322 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,644 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
KU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,226 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 16,958 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
KU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $217 |
Diversity |
KU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
KU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 19% | ||
Campus |
KU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 14,800 students)
KU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 26.8% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $10,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than University of Kansas ($33,432.00 vs. $28,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than KU ($11,577 vs. $18,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 21.1% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,818 vs. $13,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than University of Kansas (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 43.9% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($15,314 vs. $10,644)
KU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 40 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming KU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
KU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or University of Missouri-St Louis? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Missouri-St Louis and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $8,300 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,300)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $487 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,987)
- KU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($211 vs. $217)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/